Operations & Safety Specialist

Rexel Usa

The Role

Overview

Supports branch operations, safety, inventory, sales and facility management.

Key Responsibilities

  • order management
  • inventory control
  • warehouse ops
  • process optimization
  • facility maintenance
  • supplier relations

Tasks

-Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51% -Interface with key suppliers to develop and maintain good relationships -Motivate and train branch, warehouse, and sales team -Complete or monitor operational functions or processes, ensuring that they are completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with established policies and regulations -Help drive process optimization and continuous process improvement -Work with branch to meet or exceed budgeted total sales and margin objectives -Manage branch expenses including facility, maintenance, supplies, equipment leases, etc -Ensure all environmental, health, and safety protocols and policies are being followed -Resolve customer claims and concerns -Manage facility, equipment, and vehicle maintenance -Participate in branch sales, quality, and service meetings -Provide operational support including but not limited to: order fulfilment management, sales support, inventory surveillance and cycle counting, warehouse management, order processing, material management, customer and supplier relationship management -May fill in for other branch and warehouse roles as needed

Requirements

  • excel
  • power bi
  • bachelor's
  • electrical distribution
  • negotiation
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Up to 10 pounds - Frequently – 21% to 50% -Up to 25 pounds - Frequently – 21% to 50% -Knowledge of electrical distribution industry, current market, customers, suppliers, and competitors -Ability to negotiate contracts -Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally – up to 20% -Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Occasionally – up to 20% -Strong interpersonal and communication skills -Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly – at least 51% -Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20% -Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills -Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly – at least 51% -High School or GED - Required -Strong knowledge / experience using Microsoft Office Tools including Excel and Power BI -Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally – up to 20% -4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred -Solid presentation skills -Ability to prioritize workload and seek process and productivity improvements -Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally – up to 20% -Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally – up to 20% -Experience in the electrical distribution industry a plus -2+ years of Business Operations experience -Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Frequently – 21% to 50%

Benefits

-Professional Training & Development Programs -401K with Employer Match -Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within -Life Insurance -Health & Wellness Programs -Paid vacation and sick time -Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few. -Commuter Transit Benefits -Flexible Spending Accounts -Employee Discount Programs -Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance -Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance -Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year -Tuition Reimbursement

The Company

About Rexel Usa

-A leading distributor of electrical products and services across North America. -Operates through a wide network of branches, supporting industries such as energy, industrial, and residential sectors. -Plays a crucial role in powering smart solutions for buildings and infrastructure, enhancing both energy efficiency and sustainability. -Offers tailored solutions for key markets such as industrial automation, energy management, and the residential space. -Has a strong foundation of innovation and has developed partnerships with global suppliers to enhance its product offering. -Is involved in key projects across energy, infrastructure, and commercial spaces, helping to drive modern electrical solutions in various sectors. -Is constantly evolving, with a focus on advancing technology and digital solutions for customers, ensuring operational efficiency and smarter energy use.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Residential

Commercial

Automation

Electrical Supplies

Construction

Project Management

Safety and Security

Operations and Production

Workforce Development

Business Intelligence